allonlinenovel Chapter 148 Have you been possessed?
Chapter 148 Have you been possessed?
The night was cool and still. Xin Moyan lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Bu Yu sent someone to say that she had already applied the best burn ointment to Zhao Yao and that she would stay at Yunxiang Tower tonight to apply the medicine for him, so she didn't need to worry. But why did she feel that something was off?
Just as I was thinking of going to sleep quickly so I could go to Yunxiang Tower early tomorrow to check on Zhaoyao's injuries, I suddenly caught a glimpse of a tall figure standing outside the door. Even Cailian wasn't that tall!
Could it be... that my brother is back?
Xin Moyan quickly got out of bed, not even bothering to put on her shoes, and skipped over to open the door. The figure heard the noise inside and hurriedly turned to leave, but it was no match for her speed.
With a creak, the sound was particularly crisp in the quiet night. The two of them froze at the same time. Xuan Yuan then slowly turned around. He was still wearing the same black brocade robe with flowing clouds and his hair was tied up with a silver crown, but he was missing a phoenix mask.
"Yan'er".
"My lord, why are you here?"
He glanced at her briefly and saw that her long hair reached her waist. Although she was wearing her usual plain face, she looked more serene. She was wearing a white undergarment and no shoes, and her porcelain-white little feet looked especially cute.
His brows furrowed, and his voice was slightly low, "Yan'er, quickly put your shoes on."
She obediently said "Oh," subconsciously turned around, then suddenly stopped, turned back to stare at his face, and asked, "Your Highness, would you like to come in and sit down?"
Xuan Yuan realized what was happening, and his expression immediately became somewhat unnatural. "I'll wait for you in the back garden."
After speaking, he turned around instantly and left without looking back.
Xin Moyan was stunned, but quickly changed her clothes, put on her shoes and went out. Cailian was originally on night watch in the outer room, but she was not used to it, so she was told to go back to her own room to sleep. Fortunately, it was night, and most of the servants in the General's Mansion had gone to sleep, and almost no one passed by in the back garden.
In the back garden, Xuan Yuan stood with his hands behind his back under a tree, his figure tall and upright. The moonlight cast a soft halo around him, and his appearance was as handsome and unparalleled as ever. His dark eyes were as deep as a cold pool, and his thin lips were pursed into a straight line. He exuded an innate noble and aloof aura.
"Yan'er, you've come."
She paused, stopping about ten meters from Xuan Yuan, where there happened to be a stone table, so she simply sat down.
"Yan'er, why don't you come over here?" His smile deepened as he lifted his long legs and slowly walked to her.
"Your Highness, is there something urgent that you need so late at night?" She spoke very politely, but her eyes were suspiciously scrutinizing Xuan Yuan.
Xuan Yuan sat down in front of her, his tone seemingly somewhat helpless, "Yan'er, have you forgotten again? Don't call me Your Highness in private."
"Oh! Well... Xuan Yuan, is there something urgent that you need to do so late at night?"
"...May I address you by another name?"
She raised an eyebrow and repeated, "Xuanyuan, is there something important that you need so late at night?"
He nodded, staring into Xin Moyan's eyes, and said with utmost seriousness, "Yes! I want to see you, that's the most important thing."
Is this... a love confession? Xin Moyan licked her lips, feeling a little embarrassed to look at him.
"Yan'er, it's been so many days since we last met. Have you missed me?"
"No," Xin Moyan answered crisply. Even if there was something, it would only be a little, and she would never admit it!
"..."
The man felt a pang of sadness, but still asked, unwilling to give up, "Yan'er, now that you see me, are you happy?"
Xin Moyan didn't answer. Instead, she waved her hand vigorously in front of him several times, tilted her head, and asked in confusion, "Xuan Yuan, have you been possessed?"
"What?" He thought he had misheard, until Xin Moyan repeated it again.
"Have you been possessed by some unclean thing? I remember you weren't like this before. You were always cold and aloof, very unapproachable. How... have you become like this now?"
He took a deep breath and calmly explained, "Yan'er, I just wanted to get closer to you. I never expected you to doubt me like this."
"Hehe~ I'm sorry! I thought you were possessed!" She scratched her hair and gave a few dry, awkward laughs.
"..."
"..."
Another long silence followed. Xin Moyan was embarrassed, and Xuan Yuan was internally injured. The two remained silent, and a subtle and awkward atmosphere filled the air.
He had been digesting Hua Buyu's "advice" for a long time, but now he didn't know how to start a conversation.
"Ahem! Yan'er, when will your brother return to the capital?"
"I don't know, I haven't seen my brother in a long time either."
After Xin Moyan finished speaking, she rested her chin on her hands, her face showing a hint of melancholy. It was the first time her brother had been away from her for so many days, and she missed him quite a bit.
"Wang...Xuanyuan, why are you suddenly asking about my brother?"
He reached out and gently touched the top of her head, saying softly, "Didn't you say you would only accept me after getting your brother's permission?"
"what?"
Looking up, he had an extremely handsome appearance, with perfectly curved eyebrows and nose, and smooth facial features that were flawless, like a piece of finely carved warm jade.
"Xuan Yuan, you're so handsome!" Xin Moyan couldn't help but exclaim. Although she had seen many good-looking men since she came here, Xuan Yuan's appearance was just too attractive. If he didn't spend so little time in Yuanqi, he would definitely have many suitors!
He hesitated for a moment, then a gentle smile curved his thin lips, dissolving the aloofness that had previously lingered between his brows.
"Hehe~ Do you think I'm pretty, Yan'er?"
"Mmm." She nodded without hesitation, indicating her agreement.
"I'm glad you're satisfied, Yan'er. Let's go boating tomorrow!"
"Boating?"
Seeing her tilting her head back, looking somewhat puzzled, Xuan Yuan coughed lightly and explained calmly, "Ahem! Summer is hot and dry, so I'd like to take you boating on the lake to cool you off."
Taking a boat trip on the lake in broad daylight would be quite fun, she thought, before suddenly remembering Zhao Yao's injuries...
"Xuanyuan, let's talk about boating another day. I have something to tell you."
Xuan Yuan was somewhat annoyed. Why did Yan'er reject him?
"You said."
Xin Moyan smiled brightly and said politely, "Didn't you give me a jade pendant last time, saying it could be used to control the various floors of Yunxiang Tower?"
"Ah."
"I used that jade pendant today and booked a private room at the Flower Shop. Since you're here, I'd like to explain this to you."
His tightly furrowed brows suddenly relaxed. He had thought that Yan'er was about to say that she didn't like him, which was why she refused to go boating with him. Well, that was fine now.
"You don't need to explain this to me, Yan'er. The jade pendant can be used not only at Yunxiang Pavilion, but also at Junjing Pavilion and Xixiang Pavilion. If Yan'er likes it, it can all be yours."
"What do you say?"